General
fandan
What does fandan mean?
A pretentious or self-important fool who thinks a lot of themselves.
"Look at him swannin' aboot like a right fandan."
Origin
Scots colloquial, an overconfident pretentious idiot; of playful modern coinage.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'fandan' mean?
It's a Scots insult for a pretentious, overconfident idiot — someone who thinks a lot of themselves.
How is 'fandan' used?
As in 'Look at him swannin' aboot like a right fandan' — meaning a self-important show-off.
Is 'fandan' offensive?
It's a mild, often playful insult aimed at someone acting pretentious or full of themselves.
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